John Mark Verdier House, also known as Lafayette Building, is the only historic house in Beaufort open to the public. It was built by John Mark Verdier, a French Huguenot, in 1804. The house typified Beaufort’s gracious architectural style. It was a focal point of the town, a visible statement reflecting Verdier’s significant wealth from trading indigo and growing sea island cotton. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and is a contributing property in the Beaufort Historic District. The house is owned and operated by the Historic Beaufort Foundation as a historic house museum.

801 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902

(843)379-6335

Monday: 10 – 4
Tuesday: 10 – 4
Wednesday: 10 – 4
Thursday: 10 – 4
Friday: 10 – 4
Saturday: 10 – 4
Sunday: Closed